The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2042-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Cass Clay Duluth Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Dye

Cass Clay Creamery is voluntarily recalling Duluth Dark Chocolate ice cream because it may contain undeclared Yellow #5 dye.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error (undeclared dye) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for Moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Cass Clay Creamery is voluntarily recalling 36 containers of Cass Clay Duluth Dark Chocolate ice cream, 3 gallon (11.34 L) size. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared Yellow #5 dye.

The affected products are identified by the plant code "38-25". The recall covers distribution in North Dakota, Arizona, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Kansas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific plant code and product details. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
CASS CLAY, DULUTH DARK CHOCOLATE, 3 GALLON (11.34 L).
Affected units
36

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • all products that has a plant code of "38-25".

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 29 recalled by Cass Clay Creamery AMPI Fargo Division under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 29 products in this recall →

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